Liverpool head coach Arne Slot shared his detailed assessment following the Reds’ 3-2 defeat against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday night.
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Despite entering the game on a high after their UEFA Champions League victory midweek, the Premier League champions struggled to maintain momentum and fell short against a determined Brentford side.
⚽ Brentford vs Liverpool: Match Summary
Brentford capitalized on home advantage with early goals from Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade, putting them 2-0 up. Liverpool managed to pull one back before halftime through Milos Kerkez, giving hope for a comeback.
However, a second-half penalty awarded via VAR review and successfully converted by Igor Thiago restored Brentford’s two-goal cushion. Mohamed Salah struck late in the 89th minute, but it wasn’t enough to rescue a point for the visitors.
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Below is everything Arne Slot said in his post-match press conference.
🎙️ On His Emotions After the Game
“Disappointing—again,” Slot admitted. “You always hope to build on a midweek win, even with limited recovery time, but tonight’s performance was far below our usual standards. Regardless of the result, we normally play with more intensity and control than we showed tonight.”
💬 On What Disappointed Him Most
“Doing the basics right,” Slot emphasized. “Brentford won more duels, more second balls, and played to their strengths. It’s very difficult to win football matches when you lose those battles. You have to give them credit for their energy and commitment.”
⚙️ On Brentford’s Opening Goal and Set-Piece Threats
“We prepared for their long throw-ins and set-pieces all week,” Slot explained. “But Brentford are also dangerous on counter-attacks, and that’s how they scored their second goal. The penalty we conceded was soft — it’s frustrating, but we can’t hide behind excuses.”
🔁 On Tactical Adjustments After Halftime
“We tried to push Mohamed Salah wider in the second half to create more one-on-one opportunities,” said Slot. “Florian Wirtz operated more centrally, similar to our setup against Eintracht Frankfurt. We had chances to make it 3-2, but Brentford also had clear opportunities to seal the win.”
😔 On Whether This Was One of His Most Disappointing Games
“Yes, it’s up there,” Slot admitted. “After we went 1-0 down, there was a spell of 20–25 minutes where I liked our play — but overall, Brentford controlled the game with their set-pieces and intensity. We had a big chance with Florian, but luck wasn’t on our side.”
Slot also expressed frustration with refereeing decisions, suggesting inconsistency in penalty calls:
“If you compare the foul on Cody inside the box and the penalty given against us, both could’ve gone either way. Unfortunately, decisions like that tend to go against you when your performance isn’t strong enough.”
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Match Stats
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Brentford | 3 | : | 2 | Liverpool |  |
| English Premier League Saturday 25 October 2025 | ||||||
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Possession |
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| 33.7% | 66.3% | |
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Duels success rate |
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| 48.4% | 51.6% | |
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Aerial duels won |
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| 50.9% | 49.1% | |
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Interceptions |
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| 14 | 4 | |
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Offsides |
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| 2 | 0 | |
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Corners won |
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| 5 | 4 | |
📊 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Liverpool’s defeat at Brentford highlighted key tactical and defensive issues that Slot will need to address before the next Premier League fixture.
The Reds remain competitive in both domestic and European competitions, but consistency and physical sharpness will be crucial as they continue their 2025/2026 campaign.
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